EDC 430 F11 Class 10 Agenda

Goal(s) for Class

• Review NECAP assessment items; apply what we learn to improve our own assessments.

Activities

• Just in Time Tutorial: Task Stream (we will use TS to upload a copy of our unit plans.)
• Before we start: How are we doing on our unit plans?
• Discussion: Safety Videos
• Work in Small Groups: Reviewing NECAP Inquiry and Content Items
  • Resource: RIScienceTeachers
  • What is "Depth of Knowledge?"
  • What are "Inquiry Constructs?"
  • What do students need to be able to do to succeed on construct response items?
• Alka Seltzer Lab (Conservation of Matter Activity from "New Stuff From Old Stuff" Unit)
  • Writing (and Assessing) a Scientific Explanation based on Evidence
• Worksession: Improving our Assessments
• Closing

Homework

• Due Saturday, Nov 19, 2011
  • View and Take Notes:
    • 28 - The Duty to Supervise
    • 29 - How to Conduct a Safe Laboratory Activity
    • 31 - Biology Lab Safety
• Due Monday, November 21, 2011:
  • Unit Plan - Complete
  • Second Professional Article Review
  • Note: We will have a safety quiz based on our videos and in-class activities.